Welcome to the forum and thank you for your introduction audreyvdm.

It takes a lot of motivation to learn on your own but you and so many on this forum appear to have it. The forum helps motivate as well. Sharing your progress, interest, and ideas, all lead to more playing and a more interesting journey.

I'm glad to hear that you are not going to give up the violin.

audreyvdm said

...........But I am never gonna give up my violin! (to the regret of my hubby!!!)

Mimi Aysha said
..........My husband is also subjected to my playing, fun for me, and sometimes painful for him...  

kodachrome said
Audrey

i am like you and Mimi...my poor husband is also subjected to playing. He is a good sport and never complains as I practice almost everyday. I do sometimes use a mute or play the silent violin...but anyone who plays knows that's not any fun!   

I have a solution for all three of you. You know the saying, "If you can't beat them, join them"..... Maybe it's time for them to get with the program, right???